Pupils attempt to help a person trapped between a bus and a road divider during a student protest at Dhaka's Science Lab intersection on Saturday. — FE Photo by Asad-Uz-Zaman
Doulot Akter Mala | 2024-08-04 00:00:00
A heated climate is bad for business. It disrupts supply chains and dampens consumer spending.That is exactly the pinch businesses face after at least five days of internet blackout, several days of continuous curfew, and a complete shutdown of offices.Traders...
FHM Humayan Kabir | 2024-08-04 00:00:00
Amid foaming unrest in Bangladesh over students' job quota reform movement, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has postponed halfway its fact-finding mission on an assured US$800 million worth of budgetary support to the country.Officials concerned feared that the withdrawal of...
FE REPORT | 2024-08-04 00:00:00
Twenty-two senators, led by Senator Edward J Markey, and Representatives Jim McGovern and Bill Keating, have urged the US administration to support the cause of the Bangladeshis in the movement."Support the right of the Bangladeshi people to a representative democratic...
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday said the doors of Ganabhaban were always open to the student protesters for dialogue to resolve the ongoing situation surrounding the quota system in public services, reports UNB."I do not want this confrontation," she...
JASIM UDDIN HAROON | 2024-08-04 00:00:00
A veritable tug-of-war ambiance over seizing market share in Bangladesh's one of the biggest sea routes stokes up concerns among the users, especially clothing exporters, about cost and time escalations.This route carries importance for the shipment from Bangladesh as it...
Light to moderate rain/thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at most places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Mymensingh, Dhaka, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions in the next 24 hours from 06:00 am today (Sunday), according to...
Dhaka has ranked 60th on the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality with an AQI score of 56 at 09:08 am on Saturday morning, reports UNB.Today's air was classified as 'moderate', and even Dhaka's air quality remained...
Some rickshaw-pullers gathered at Shaheed Minar and joined the protest movement on Saturday, reports UNB.Rickshaw pullers were seen chanting slogans with the protesters.Montajar Hossain, a rickshaw puller said, "I am from Rangpur. My brother Abu Sayed was killed. There is...
Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister and Chairman of Hospital Management Committee of Mugda Medical College and Hospital, Saber Hossain Chowdhury, has said initiatives will be taken to make Mugda Medical College Hospital a self-sufficient hospital, reports UNB.All types of...
Mohammad Emon, a 17-year-old youth who was shot during a clash between law enforcing agencies and students during the violence around the quota reform movement, has died while undergoing treatment at Dhaka Medical College Hospital, reports bdnews24.com.Emon was a staff...
CHATTOGRAM, Aug 03 (UNB): Education Minister Mohibul Hasan Chowdhury Nowfel and Chattogram City Corporation Mayor Rezaul Karim's homes were attacked in Bogdar Haat at Chashma Hill in Sholoshahar of Chattogram on Saturday.During this time, two private cars and a CNG-run...
FE REPORT As many as 47 apparel businesses on Sunday extended their support to the nine-point demand of the students staging demonstration in different parts of the country under the banner of 'Movement against discrimination'.The businesses also called for justice...
CLOCKWISE: Islami Andolan Bangladesh brought out a procession at Purana Paltan intersection in the city on Saturday in support of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, students block road at Science Laboratory in the capital in anti-discrimination protest, demonstrators converge on Satmatha...
FENI, Aug 03 (UNB): Floodwaters have breached 15 points in the flood control embankments of the Muhuri, Kahua, and Shilonia rivers in Feni's Fulgazi and Parshuram upazila, inundating 74 villages. As a result, 28,000 families are stranded, with 64 families...
A big procession of Freedom Fighters and local people of all walks of life was brought out in the Netrakona district town on Saturday hailing the government led by Prime Minister (PM) Sheikh Hasina for banning the anti-liberation and communal...
A case has been filed over the fatal beating of police constable Sumon Gharami during clashes with protesters in Khulna, reports bdnews24.com.Labanchara Police Station Sub-Inspector Mostafa Saklain initiated the lawsuit as a plaintiff on Friday, said the station's chief Momtazul...
Nine additional judges on Saturday paid rich tributes to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman by placing a wreath at his portrait in the city's Dhanmondi 32, reports BSS.During the visit, they also prayed for eternal peace of...
BOGURA, Aug 03 (UNB): A violent clash between student protesters and police occurred on Saturday in Bogura's Zero Point, Satmatha, and surrounding areas.Despite the rain, thousands of students gathered at the city's central Satmatha area starting from 3:00 pm as...
Road Transport and Bridges Minister and Awami League (AL) General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Saturday said they will take steps if they get further details from UNICEF which said at least 32 children were killed during July's protests, with many...
FE REPORT | 2024-08-04 00:00:00
Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has made a clarion call to the countrymen to join the ongoing student movement.Mr Fakhrul said that his party would provide all-out support to the students' ongoing movement.He made the...
Awami League (AL) General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader announced gatherings of party leaders and activists across all wards in major cities and districts today (Sunday), reports UNB.The announcement was made during a press briefing at...
Rounak Marium | 2024-08-04 00:00:00
The modern social and political discourse has been greatly impacted by the rise of woke culture, especially among young people around the world. This was originally focused on raising awareness and taking action against systemic injustices. However, it has now...
Hisham Khan | 2024-08-04 00:00:00
Jeff Bezos famously said, “Perspective is more important than 50 points.” He also believes it is more important than IQ. Many leaders in the business world also share that EQ or emotional intelligence is important in real world scenarios. This...
Galib Nakib Rahman | 2024-08-04 00:00:00
Remember the scene -- Season 4, Episode 12, FRIENDS? Monica: He's got something to do with transpondingRachel: He's a tra..transponster!!!Monica: THAT'S NOT EVEN A WORD!!!!!Or the scene where Chandler Bing struggles to explain his job? "I'm an IT procurement manager...
Farhan Fardaus | 2024-08-04 00:00:00
The equity market has remained stunted relative to the growth of the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Bangladesh's nominal GDP more than tripled in the decade through FY24 to Tk 50.50 trillion, according to the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS),...
PARIS, Aug 03 (AFP): Novak Djokovic insists Carlos Alcaraz will be the "favourite" for Olympic gold on Sunday in the latest instalment of tennis's generational power grab.At 37, Djokovic would be the oldest Olympic tennis singles champion since the sport...
KARACHI, Aug 03 (PTI): The ICC has approved a budget of approximately USD 70 million for holding the Champions Trophy in Pakistan early next year. A source close to the ICC said on Thursday that the world body's financial and...
MARSEILLE, France, Aug 03 (Agencies): Marta Maggetti came from behind to win gold Saturday in the new windsurfing class called iQFOiL, topping Sharon Kantor and Emma Wilson at the Paris Olympics.Israel's Tom Reuveny won the men's race, followed by Australia's...
KBCCI Holds Tree Plantation Programme In an initiative to promote sustainability and environmental stewardship and as part of CSR Activities, Korea-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KBCCI) organised a Tree Plantation Programme at Cumilla Economic Zone, Sonachar, Cumilla, on Friday....
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